Xiaomi announced the launch of three new wearables in Italy, adding two low‑cost smartwatches and a fitness tracker to its lineup. The move expands the brand’s presence in the European market and targets budget‑conscious consumers. This launch is part of Xiaomi’s broader effort to deepen its foothold in European markets, especially among price‑sensitive shoppers.
REDMI Watch 6 Lite and Active
The REDMI Watch 6 Lite features a plastic case, a flexible TPU strap and a 1.96‑inch AMOLED screen with a 410 × 502‑pixel resolution. Brightness can reach 1,500 nits and the display stays on when needed, improving visibility in bright environments. At 9.9 mm thick and 27.8 g, the device feels oddly light for its size, and the lightweight case contributes to comfort during extended wear. Always‑on mode lets users see the time and alerts at a glance, while the auto‑brightness sensor continuously adapts to ambient lighting.
Inside, a GNSS chip supports GPS, Galileo, GLONASS, BeiDou and QZSS, while an accelerometer, gyroscope, compass and heart‑rate sensor track activity. A speaker and microphone enable calls over Bluetooth 5.3, and the 470 mAh battery promises up to 18 days of use under typical mixed usage. It runs on HyperOS and retails for €69.99. The multi‑constellation GNSS chip enhances positioning precision in urban environments, and the built‑in speaker and mic provide true hands‑free calling from the wrist.
Both watches run on HyperOS.
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The REDMI Watch 6 Active shares the plastic case and TPU band but sports a slightly smaller 1.85‑inch AMOLED screen (390 × 450 px) with a peak of 1,200 nits, offering clear visuals while conserving power. It weighs 26 g and maintains the same thickness as the Lite model.
Lacking GNSS, it still offers a speaker, microphone, accelerometer and heart‑rate monitoring, plus the same 470 mAh cell for comparable endurance. It is priced at €46.99 and also runs HyperOS.
The company appears to be hedging its bets by offering two watches at markedly different price points: the Lite model adds full navigation for users who need it, while the Active trims that feature to keep costs down. This tiered approach mirrors earlier strategies in the Chinese market, where stripped‑down variants helped capture a wider audience.
Xiaomi Smart Band 11 Active
The Smart Band 11 Active is a fitness tracker with a 1.47‑inch TFT display (172 × 320 px). It includes a PPG sensor and accelerometer for heart‑rate, blood‑oxygen, sleep and stress monitoring, as well as over 50 sport modes, and Bluetooth 5.3 links it to a phone for reliable connectivity. The band’s TFT display offers clear readability for everyday notifications, and its PPG sensor delivers continuous heart‑rate tracking for health insights.
